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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.88, 4,193.76 and 1,499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.88, 4,193.76 and 1,499.88 is: 2,249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.88 : 4,193.76 = 1,499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.88/4,193.76 = 1,499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.88x = 4,193.76 × 1,499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.88x = 6,290,136.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,290,136.75/2,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.79

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